Maribel Grain Co.: Custom Dairy Cattle Feed Recalled for Possible Bone Meal Contamination

Agency Publication Date: July 20, 2004

Summary

Approximately 2,040 pounds of custom dairy cattle feed have been recalled because they may contain steamed bone meal. This material is prohibited in cattle feed as a safeguard against disease transmission. This specific batch was custom-manufactured for two specific farm customers in Wisconsin.

Risk

The feed may be contaminated with steamed bone meal, which is a prohibited material in ruminant animal feed because it can carry risks associated with Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). Using prohibited animal proteins in cattle feed is a violation of safety regulations designed to protect the livestock food chain.

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the affected Custom dairy cattle feed labeled with Recall #V-123-4, which was distributed in a quantity of 2,040 pounds.
Immediately stop using the affected cattle feed if you are one of the two farm customers in Wisconsin who received this custom order.
Return any remaining product to Maribel Grain Co. at 14906 Maribel Rd., Maribel, Wisconsin, 54227, for a full refund or contact the manufacturer directly to arrange for proper disposal and replacement.
Contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for more information or to report any issues related to this recall at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Return for refund

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Custom dairy cattle feed (2040 pounds)

Model:

V-123-4

Date Ranges: Distributed around February 2004

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 28443

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Maribel Grain Co.

Sold By: Direct to farms

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2040 pounds

Distributed To: Wisconsin

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Risk

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the affected Custom dairy cattle feed labeled with Recall #V-123-4, which was distributed in a quantity of 2,040 pounds.

Immediately stop using the affected cattle feed if you are one of the two farm customers in Wisconsin who received this custom order.

Return any remaining product to Maribel Grain Co. at 14906 Maribel Rd., Maribel, Wisconsin, 54227, for a full refund or contact the manufacturer directly to arrange for proper disposal and replacement.

Contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for more information or to report any issues related to this recall at 1-888-463-6332.